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2018 Nissan Pathfinder

Service brakes lead 2018 Nissan Pathfinder complaints

Of 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, service brakes are the most reported area, with 20 reports (26%). The electrical system is next at 13 reports (17%), followed by the engine at 12 reports (16%) and the power train at 11 reports (14%). Most reports describe no crash, but the service brakes and the power train each show 1 crash, and the power train also has 1 injury. Buyers should pay close attention to the braking and drivetrain systems.

Most reported areas

Service Brakes safety 26%
The most reported area: 20 reports, or 26% of all complaints, including 1 crash. Test the brakes carefully before buying.
Electrical System0 17%
The second most common concern: 13 reports (17% of complaints), with no crashes or fires reported. Check that the electronics work as expected.
Engine0 16%
12 reports (16% of complaints), with no crashes or fires reported. Have the engine inspected before buying.
Power Train safety 14%
11 reports (14% of complaints), tied to 1 crash and 1 injury. Take any transmission or drivetrain symptoms seriously on a test drive.
Vehicle Speed Control0 12%
9 reports (12% of complaints), with no crashes or fires reported. Verify the cruise control and speed systems on a test drive.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 76 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.